DE102016121361A1 - Apparatus for processing packaging material and method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing packaging material, such as carton blanks. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method. By way of example only, such a device or method is used to process packaging material used to package, for example, plate-shaped workpieces such as parquet boards, shelf rests, furniture fronts, etc.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing packaging material, such as carton blanks. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method. Purely by way of example, such a device or such a method for processing packaging material is used, which is used for packaging, for example, plate-shaped workpieces, such as parquet boards, Einlegebrettern, furniture fronts, etc.

State of the art

In the prior art devices for folding and / or folding of cardboard are already known, with which differently sized cardboard can be processed flexibly. For example, in this context, the DE 20 2010 009 048 U1 to call. The known device comprises a loading unit and a folding device. A stop of the loading unit and the folding device are adjustable relative to each other so that the cardboard boxes are centered in the folding device can be introduced.

Subject of the invention

The aim of the present invention is to provide a device for processing packaging material, which has an increased flexibility compared to the prior art. Furthermore, a corresponding method is required.

The subject-matter of claim 1 provides such a device. A device according to a further aspect is described in claim 11. Further preferred embodiments are listed in the dependent claims. It is preferred that the device is used for the formation of folded packaging material or boxes of carton blanks.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method. Dependent method claims can in each case be combined with the device according to claim 1 or claim 11. The same applies to the dependent device claims with respect to the method.

An idea of the present invention is to provide a device which makes it possible to process packaging materials of different dimensions individually. Nevertheless, the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention make it possible to realize a relatively high throughput.

The device according to the invention and / or the method according to the invention is / are suitable for handling "packaging material". The term "packaging material" here includes in particular cardboard, which is initially present as a carton blank and is further processed by the device or the method. In particular, it is provided to form a box / a folded packaging material for receiving objects from the packaging material, in particular the cardboard blank.

A carton blank as a preferred example of the packaging material can already be formed with cut-out tabs. Furthermore, it is possible that the fold lines have already been introduced.

"Width direction" or "width" in connection with a folding device means a direction transversely, in particular perpendicular, to a passage direction.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for processing packaging material, in particular carton blanks, which device comprises: a first folding device for folding and / or folding the packaging material and a second folding device for folding and / or folding the packaging material. In particular, the first folding device and the second folding device are arranged one after the other in a passage direction.

Furthermore, the device comprises at least one transport device for transporting a packaging material (preferably in a passage direction) relative to the first and second folding device. The transport device can, as described below, be a transport device which grips the packaging material from a lower side (suction cup / suction cups). Also, according to a further alternative, the transport device can relate to a robot arm which moves the packaging material relative to the first and / or second folding device, in particular from the first to the second folding device.

The described device is characterized in that the first and second folding means are independently, in particular transversely to a passage direction, adjustable.

By "adjustable" is preferably meant that the first and second folding means are independently adaptable to a dimension of a packaging material to be folded and / or to be folded.

In a further preferred embodiment, the folding devices are adjustable perpendicular to a passage direction.

The passage direction may be a straight or curved direction.

Since the previously described folding devices are adjustable independently of one another, the device can be used particularly flexibly for packaging materials or boxes made therefrom of different sizes, in particular width. Thus, it is possible to produce with a device boxes of different widths without the need for elaborate set-up work or the production process would have to be stopped.

The second folding device can be adapted to the size of the packaging material to be folded and / or folded and the first folding device (40) to be adapted to a folding and / or folding dimension of a packaging material following in the processing.

It is preferred that the first and / or second folding device each comprise / have at least one folding element, preferably two or more folding elements, wherein the at least one folding element, preferably transversely to the direction of passage, is / are adjustable to the first and / or second folding device to adjust. For example, the folding element can be a fold-up folding element, or in the case of several folding elements, fold-up folding elements. Due to the adjustability, the claimed device is particularly flexible.

In particular, the first and / or second folding device on carrier, on each of which a folding element is attached, wherein the carrier are adjustable transversely to the direction of passage. Thus, a flexible and robust construction is provided.

It is preferred that the folding elements or carriers are movable relative to a center axis running in the direction of passage, in particular simultaneously. The central alignment makes it possible to process packaging material of different dimensions in an advantageous manner.

It is preferred that the device comprises a first transport device and a second transport device, which are arranged such that the packaging material can be taken over by the second transport device after being transported with the first transport device. In this way the throughput can be increased.

According to one embodiment, it is provided that the first transport device is arranged to transport the packaging material at least in sections along the first folding device, and the second transport device is arranged to transport the packaging material at least in sections along the second folding device. Thus, a high processing clock can be made possible.

It is preferred that the first transport device and / or the second transport device are arranged such that the packaging material is detected substantially centrally during transport in the width direction. The central alignment makes it possible to process packaging material of different dimensions in an advantageous manner.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the at least one transport device, preferably the first transport device and / or the second transport device, is set up to grasp the packaging material from an underside.

A variant is characterized in that the device has a control device which is set up to adjust the first folding device transversely to the passage direction, while the second folding device processes a packaging material. This avoids downtime and enables high throughput with high flexibility.

The device may comprise a removal unit (which is arranged in the passage direction subordinate to the second folding device,) wherein the removal unit is preferably adapted to move the packaging material against a transversely oriented to the passage direction, fixed alignment, in particular to push. With regard to the advantages of such a removal unit, reference is made to the following explanations.

Furthermore, it may be provided that, in particular adjacent to the removal unit, a transport device is provided, in particular a conveyor belt or belt conveyor is arranged, and the removal unit is adapted to store the packaging material at selectable positions on the transport device.

The device may be configured such that the transport device is moved at a constant speed, and a control device is set up to select the storage position of the packaging material on the transport device such that the gap between successive packaging materials remains the same or substantially the same.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method, which preferably uses a device according to one of the aforementioned aspects. The method comprises the steps of moving a packaging material to a first folding device and folding and / or folding the packaging material with the first folding device, and moving the packaging material to a second folding device and folding and / or folding the packaging material with the second folding device. In this case, the first folding device, preferably transversely to the direction of passage of the packaging material, adjusted while the packaging material is moved to the second folding device or folded with this. It is preferred that the first and second folding means are independently adaptable to a dimension of a packaging material to be folded and / or folded.

Thus, it is possible to produce boxes of different width without having to stop the manufacturing process. Thus, despite the flexibility described, the method is suitable for high-throughput production.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, which may also be combined with the above-described aiming or one of the aforementioned aspects, a device comprising the following features: At least one folding device for folding and / or folding a packaging material, a removal unit for removing the folded packaging material, wherein it is preferred that the removal unit is arranged in the direction of passage inferior to the at least one folding device, arranged in the region of the extraction unit transport device for transporting the packaging material, and a control device which is arranged to control the removal unit such that the removal unit, the packaging material releases when a certain distance to a previous, with the transport device transported packaging material is reached.

Thus, the device according to this objective for folded packaging material / boxes / packs can be used flexibly, which - viewed in the direction of passage - differ in their dimensions.

On the subsequent packing line, the gap between the folded packaging materials / boxes / packages should be the same and as small as possible in order to ensure a homogeneous work of the staff. With different and large gaps, a short package would pass the operator relatively quickly and then create a large gap in time.

It is preferred that the device has a first and a second transport device for transporting a packaging material relative to the first and second folding device, wherein it is further preferred that the packaging material can be taken over by the second transport device after being transported with the first transport device. In this way the throughput can be increased.

According to one embodiment, it is provided that the first transport device is arranged to transport the packaging material at least in sections along the first folding device, and the second transport device is arranged to transport the packaging material at least in sections along the second folding device. Thus, a high processing clock can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the first transport device and / or the second transport device are arranged such that the packaging material is detected centrally during transporting in the width direction. The central alignment makes it possible to process packaging material of different dimensions in an advantageous manner.

According to a modification, the device is characterized in that the first transport device and / or the second transport device are arranged to grip the packaging material from an underside. Thus, folding and / or folding of the packaging material can be carried out without the influence of the transport device.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the device has a control device which is set up to adjust the first folding device transversely to the passage direction, while the second folding device processes a packaging material. This avoids downtime and enables high throughput with high flexibility.

It is preferred that the extraction unit is adapted to move the packaging material against a fixed, aligned transversely aligned, fixed alignment device, in particular to move, or the removal unit is adapted to align a side wall of the packaging material to an alignment axis. Thus, the packaging material (packaging material folded into a box) can be aligned at a "zero edge".

Furthermore, the device can be characterized in that the removal unit is set up to deposit the packaging material at selectable positions on the transport device arranged adjacent to the removal unit.

It is preferable that the transporting device moves at a constant speed is set, and a control device is arranged to select the storage position of the packaging material on the transport device such that the gap between successive packaging materials remains the same or substantially the same. Thus, on a subsequent packing section, the gap between the boxes can be the same and as small as possible in order to ensure a homogeneous work of the staff. With different and large gaps, a short box would pass the operator relatively quickly and then create a large gap in time.

According to a variant, it is provided that the removal unit is adapted to receive a folded packaging material (box) on a side wall, in particular by means of a suction device. Thus, a relatively easy handling is ensured.

The device can be distinguished by the fact that the removal unit has a longitudinal member which extends along the transport device and a cantilever arm which extends at least in sections over the transport device. Thus, the removal unit can store the (folded) packaging material in a variety of positions. The cantilever arm may be part of a cantilever or gantry.

Further, it is preferred that a receiving element is provided at an end portion of the cantilever arm, wherein the receiving element is adapted to receive a packaging material formed by the at least one folding device on a side wall.

Furthermore, the invention according to this aspect relates to a method, in particular with a device according to one of the preceding aspects. The method comprises the steps of: folding and / or folding the packaging material, removing the folded packaging material with a removal unit, releasing the packaging material from the removal unit to a transport device when a certain distance to a preceding, on the transport device transported packaging material is reached.

In addition, the invention may relate to a use of one of the aforementioned devices.

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• 1 shows a plan view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• 2 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• 3 is a detail view of in 1 shown device

Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Other modifications of certain individual features mentioned in this connection can each be combined with one another in order to form additional embodiments.

In the in 1 shown top view of an embodiment of the device according to the invention is shown, which has a plurality of sections. In particular, the device comprises a first loading area 10 as well as the first loading area 10 opposite second loading area 20 , However, according to a modification of the present embodiment, the apparatus may also have only one of the charging areas.

The first loading area 10 and the second loading area 20 are each provided to receive packaging material (in the present embodiment, a carton blank / carton blanks) in a respective stack M1, M2. The carton blank can be separated and transferred to a transfer device 30 be handed over.

Above the first loading area 10 extends a portal 11 , along which, respectively laterally aligned, receiving units 12 . 13 are arranged movable. The recording units 12 . 13 include receiving devices such as suction cups, which are aligned vertically downwards and grab a carton blank, which is located on the stack M1, from above.

With the recording units 12 . 13 For example, carton blanks may be taken alternately from the first stack M1 and transferred to a transfer device described in more detail later 30 be moved (see arrow 1 ). While one of the receiving units a carton blank in the direction of the transfer device 30 moves, the other receiving unit of the transfer device 30 be moved in an area above the stack M1.

The portal 11 further extends over the second loading area 20 , The recording units 12 . 13 are along the portal 11 also movable in the second loading area. Thus, packaging materials can be taken from both the first stack M1 and the second stack M2.

At the portal 11 are two barriers 14 . 15 attached, with a first protective wall 14 in the area of the first loading area 10 and a second protective wall 15 in the area of the second loading area 20 located. The protective walls 14 . 15 can along the portal 11 be moved and serve as a protective device in the case of loading the first or second loading area 10 . 20 with new carton blanks. For this purpose, the respective protective walls 14 . 15 towards the transfer facility 30 be moved so that a worker is not in the area of the transfer facility 30 can get.

The recording units 12 . 13 Detect carton blanks of the first or second stack M1, M2 in an edge region of the carton blanks, so that the in 1 illustrated position of the protective walls 14 . 15 the operation of the recording units 12 . 13 not impaired.

The transfer device 30 includes a support table 31 which transversely, in particular vertically, to the portal 11 extends. The support table 31 the transfer device 30 has a plurality of longitudinal grooves 32 on. According to a further embodiment, the support table 31 but also only a longitudinal groove 32 include.

Through the longitudinal grooves 32 can, starting from the bottom of the support table 31 , Claws are moved vertically upwards. If the claws are in a raised position, so that the claws in sections over the support surface of the support table 31 extend, so the claws in a movement along the longitudinal grooves 32 a carton blank previously placed on the support table 31 was hung up, along the support table 31 move.

The movement of the carton blank along the transfer device 30 takes place in such a way that the carton blank after movement along the support table 31 is centered relative to a center axis X1.

The center axis X1 is an imaginary axis, which transversely, in particular perpendicular, to the direction of movement of the carton blank along the support table 31 extends and along the folding devices described below 40 . 50 runs.

Along the center axis X1 is a guide, by means of the carton blank along or by a first folding device 40 and a second folding device 50 is moved. The folding devices 40 . 50 are set up to perform different folding operations on the carton blank.

For moving the cardboard blank along the center axis X1, the device comprises a first transport device 60 with which the carton blank from the transfer device 30 taken over and along or by the first folding device 40 is moved. In this case, the carton blank is formed by a straightening device 41 which is arranged to fold the carton blank (previously present as a flat element) in such a way that it has a bottom as well as two longitudinal side walls.

Furthermore, a second transport device 70 provided, which is arranged, the carton blank, with the first transport device 60 along the center axis X1 has been moved, and the carton blank by the second folding device 50 to move and this to a withdrawal unit 80 respectively.

The first folding device 40 is set up to fold up - in the direction of passage - front transverse side wall of the carton blank. The second folding device 50 is set up a - in the direction of passage - rear transverse side wall of the carton blank fold. However, according to a modification, the first folding device can also fold up the rear transverse side wall and the second folding device folds up the front transverse side wall.

3 is a top view of a section of the in 1 illustrated device. In this area are the first folding device 40 and the second folding device 50 intended.

On a stand 200 is a guide rail 220 for the first transport device 60 and the second transport device 70 provided, with the guide rail 220 extends along the center axis X1. The guide rail 220 is on the stand 200 fixed, for example screwed. The first and second transport device 60 . 70 are along the guide rail 220 traversable.

Along a common guide rail 220 are the first transport device 60 and the second transport device 70 movable, wherein the first transport device 60 in the area of in 3 Transfer device, not shown 30 and thus can take over a carton blank in this position.

The first transport device 60 and the second transport device 70 can be moved past each other on parallel trajectories, so that their travels along the center axis X1 can overlap.

The first and second folding device 40 . 50 be through a stand 200 added. The stand 200 comprises a plurality of transverse to the conveying direction guide rails 201 . 202 . 203 which describes the adjustability of the folding devices described in more detail below 40 . 50 allow or guide. Further, in the present embodiment, two driving elements 204 . 205 intended.

The drive elements 204 . 205 are formed in the present embodiment as a toothed belt.

The first folding device 40 includes a first carrier 42a and a second carrier 42b extending in a direction parallel to the center axis X1. On the straps 42a . 42b is the erector 41 appropriate.

Further, on each carrier 42a . 42b a folding element 45a . 45b the first folding device 40 provided, which can be folded upwards in a vertical direction (in 3 perpendicular to the plane of the drawing). The folding up takes place opposite to the passage direction. Be the folding elements 45a . 45b folded upwards, so a transverse side of the carton blank can be folded upwards.

The first carrier 42a and the second carrier 42b are by the drive element 204 along the guide rails 201 . 202 movable. The drive for this is done by means of the motor 210 who is also on the stand 200 is included. After the carrier 42a . 42b each with the drive element 204 coupled, there is a simultaneous movement of the carrier 42a . 42b relative to the centerline X1 (or to the guide rail 220 ). Thus, the width of the folder becomes 40 set.

The second folding device 50 further comprises a first carrier 52a and a second carrier 52b That's along the guide rail 203 are movable.

Furthermore, the second folding device comprises 50 a first folding element 52a and a second folding element 52b , each attached to a carrier 52a . 52b are attached. The folding elements 55a . 55b are pivotable in the vertical direction upwards, wherein the pivoting movement of the folding elements 55a . 55b in the direction of the passage direction, whereas the folding elements described above 45a . 45b the first folding device 40 be pivoted against the passage direction.

Thus, by the first folding device 40 a front in the direction of passage transverse side of the carton blank are erected, whereas by the second folding device 50 a rear transverse side of the carton blank is erected.

The first carrier 52a and the second carrier 52b can by the drive element 205 be adjusted so that the width of the second folding device 50 by a movement of the wearer 52a . 52b is adjustable relative to the center axis X1. The drive element 205 will be similar to the drive element 204 driven by a motor not explicitly shown in the figures.

In the area of the extraction unit 80 there is a transport device 90 , which according to the embodiment described here is a conveyor belt. In the present embodiment, as a transport device 90 provided two successively arranged conveyor belts, but it can be seen that the number of conveyor belts is not limited to a certain number. The following is therefore only on a conveyor belt 90 Referenced.

Laterally to the conveyor belt 90 is an alignment ruler 100 provided, which runs along an alignment axis X2. The alignment axis X2 is provided offset to the center axis X1.

The removal unit 80 includes a side member 81 , which is laterally to the conveyor belt 90 extends, in a direction parallel to the center axis X1 or to the alignment axis X2 direction. The side member 81 forms a guide for a boom 82 that goes along the side rail 81 is movable. The extension arm extends at least in sections over the conveyor belt 90 , namely transversely, in particular perpendicular, to the extension direction of the longitudinal member 81 ,

The boom arm 82 is in addition to a movement along the longitudinal member also transversely, in particular vertically, adjustable thereto.

At an end portion of the cantilever arm 82 is a pickup element 83 provided, which in one to the longitudinal beam 81 extends in a substantially parallel direction. The receiving element 83 is set up a box B (one by the righting device 41 and the folding devices 40 . 50 Formed cardboard blank) on a side wall of the box B and the box B against the alignment ruler 100 to lead and / or align with it. For this purpose, the receiving element 83 in the present embodiment, a plurality of suction cups on, with the receiving element 83 in a modification may also have only a suction cup or other receiving elements, for example, one or more grippers, pliers, or the like.

In the present embodiment, on the cantilever arm 82 at one to the receiving element 83 adjacent position a holding element 84 provided, similar or corresponding to the receiving element 83 is set up to hold a box B. The holding element 84 However, is transverse, in particular perpendicular to the receiving element 83 folded away. Will the retaining elements 84 unfolded, it extends in a direction of the receiving element 83 , Due to the combined use, longer boxes B can be kept.

The removal unit 80 is thus configured on the basis of the embodiment described above, in particular by means of the receiving element 83 , a box B (one by the erector 41 and the folding devices 40 . 50 Formed cardboard blank) on a side wall of the box B and the box B against the alignment ruler 100 to lead and / or align with it.

In this case, the movement of the extraction unit 80 in the direction of the alignment ruler 100 be controlled either by the fact that the machine control, the dimensions of the box B are known, or it is a button is used, a movement of the extraction unit 80 in the direction of the alignment ruler 100 finished when the box B against the alignment ruler 100 is pressed.

After the laterally arranged alignment ruler 100 is used, boxes of different dimensions, in particular different widths, can be aligned.

The receiving element 83 the removal unit 80 keeps the box B until a command from the machine control to release the box B takes place. Thereupon the box B with the conveyor belt can 90 be transported further. After the release of box B is possibly delayed, it is possible to adjust the gaps between successive boxes B to a certain extent.

Hereinafter, an exemplary process flow according to the present embodiment will be described.

First, in a first method step, either a carton blank is taken from the stack M1 or from the stack M2 and transferred to the transfer device 30 moves (step S1). Here, the carton blank by suction cups one of the receiving units 12 . 13 gripped from above and on the support table 31 the transfer facility 30 drawn.

After the carton blank on the support table 31 the transfer facility 30 claws are caused by the longitudinal grooves 32 of the support table 31 moved upwards. Below are the claws along the longitudinal grooves 32 procedure, and thus the on the support table 31 located carton blank along the transfer device 30 moved (step 2 ). Here, the carton blank is moved such that it is arranged centrally to the center axis X1.

The claws can now be lowered again and in the direction of the portal 11 be moved back. There, the claws can take over another carton blank.

The carton blank aligned at the center axis X1 is now moved by a first transport device 60 taken and moved along the center axis X1 (step S3). The movement of the carton blank takes place here until the first folding device 40 , In the course of the movement with the first transport device 60 the carton blank is cut through the erector 41 transformed along fold lines. Thus, the carton blank to be formed into a box now comprises a bottom and two longitudinal side walls.

Through the first folding device 40 a first transverse side of the carton blank is folded up (step S4) so that the carton blank to be formed into a box additionally has a transverse sidewall (in the direction of movement).

Subsequently, the carton blank from the second transport device 70 and moved further along the center axis X1 (step S5). In this case, the carton blank reaches the area of the second folding device 50 with which a second (in the passage rear) transverse side of the packaging material is folded up (step S6).

Thus, the carton blank to be formed into a box now comprises a bottom, two longitudinal side walls and two transverse side walls. The lid of the packaging material is high in the vertical direction.

Subsequently, the box through the extraction unit 80 taken. In the area of the extraction unit 80 the carton blank is removed from the removal unit 80 taken and at the alignment ruler 100 which runs along the alignment axis X2 arranged offset to the center axis X1, aligned and finally removed from the device (step S7).

In this case, the transport device 90 moved at a constant speed, and the extraction unit 80 positioned the box B on the conveyor belt 90 in that the gap between successive boxes B remains the same or substantially the same.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention may be used to process packaging material, such as carton blanks. A carton blank is made from stabilized paper grades.

The boxes made from carton blanks can be used to package a wide variety of products or goods. The dimensions of the boxes differ, even if some unit sizes are known in the field of packaging technology.

Since the previously described folding devices 40 . 50 in the width (transversely to the direction of passage) are adjustable, the illustrated embodiment is particularly flexible for boxes of different widths. In other words, it is possible to produce boxes of different widths with one machine without the need for expensive set-up work or the production process having to be stopped.

Furthermore, the removal unit allows 80 , the storage position of the boxes / packaging material on the transport device 90 such that the gap between successive packaging materials remains the same or substantially the same. Thus, the embodiment according to this objective for boxes can be used flexibly, which - viewed in the direction of passage - differ in their dimensions.

Even if the described folding devices 40 . 50 and the extraction unit 80 In the embodiment described above, preferably used together, the folding devices 40 . 50 and the extraction unit 80 According to further modifications also be taken individually in a device.

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Claims (19)

Device for processing packaging material, in particular carton blanks, comprising: a first folding device (40) for folding and / or folding a packaging material and a second folding device (50) for folding and / or folding the packaging material, and at least one transport device (60, 70) for transporting a packaging material relative to the first and / or second folding device (40, 50), characterized in that the first and second folding device (40, 50) are adjustable independently of one another, preferably transversely to a passage direction. Device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the first and / or second folding means (40, 50) each have at least one folding element (45a, 45b; 55a, 55b), preferably two or more folding elements, wherein the at least one folding element (45a, 45b; 55a, 55b), preferably transversely to the passage direction, is / are adjustable to adjust the first and / or second folding means (40, 50). Device according to Claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the first and / or second folding means (40, 50) have brackets (42a, 42b; 52a, 52b) to each of which a folding element (45a, 45b; 55a, 55b) is mounted, the brackets being transverse are adjustable to the direction of passage. Device according to Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the folding elements (45a, 45b, 55a, 55b) are movable relative to a center axis (X1) running in the direction of passage, in particular at the same time. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a first transport device (60) and a second transport device (70), which are arranged such that the packaging material after being transported with the first transport device (60) from the second transport device (70). Device according to Claim 5 , characterized in that the first transport device (60) is arranged to at least partially transport the packaging material along the first folding device (40), and the second transport device (70) is arranged to at least partially supply the packaging material along the second folding device (50) transport. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a control device which is adapted to adjust the first folding device (40), in particular transversely to the passage direction, while the second folding device (50) processes a packaging material. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a removal unit (80), which is arranged in the passage direction subordinate to the second folding device (50), wherein the removal unit (80) is preferably arranged, the packaging material against a fixed alignment device ( 100) or an alignment axis (X2) to move, in particular to push. Device according to Claim 8 , characterized in that a transport device (90) is provided, in particular a conveyor belt or belt conveyor, and the removal unit (80) is adapted to deposit the packaging material at selectable positions on the transport device (90), wherein it is preferred that the transport device (90 ) is moved at a constant speed, and a control device is arranged to select the storage position of the packaging material on the transport device (90) such that the gap between successive packaging materials remains the same or substantially the same. Method for processing packaging material, in particular carton blanks, in particular using a device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising the steps: Moving a packaging material to a first folding device (40) and folding and / or folding the packaging material with the first folding device (40), Moving the packaging material to a second folding device (50) and folding and / or folding the packaging material with the second folding device (50), wherein the first folding device, preferably transversely to a passage direction, is adjusted while the packaging material is moved to or folded with the second folding device (50). Apparatus for processing packaging material, in particular carton blanks, comprising: at least one folding device (40, 50) for folding and / or folding a packaging material, a removal unit (80) for removing the folded packaging material, which removal unit (80) is preferably subordinate to the at least one folding device (40, 50) is arranged, a transport device (90) for transporting the packaging material, a control device which is set up to control the removal unit (80) such that the removal unit (80) releases the packaging material when a certain distance to a preceding packaging material transported by the transport device (90) has been reached. Device according to Claim 11 , characterized in that the device comprises a control device which is adapted to adjust the first folding device (40), preferably transversely to the passage direction, while the second folding device (50) processes a packaging material. Device according to one of the Claims 11 - 12 characterized in that the extraction unit (80) is arranged to move, in particular to push, the packaging material against a fixed, aligned alignment device (100), or the extraction unit (80) is arranged to have a sidewall of the packaging material on an alignment axis (X2). Device according to one of the Claims 11 - 13 , characterized in that the removal unit (80) is adapted to store the packaging material at selectable positions on the transport device (90). Device according to one of the Claims 11 - 14 , characterized in that the transport device (90) is moved at a constant speed, and a control device is arranged to select the storage position of the packaging material on the transport device (90) such that the gap between successive packaging materials remains the same or substantially the same. Device according to one of the Claims 11 - 15 , characterized in that the removal unit (80) is adapted to receive a folded packaging material on a side wall, in particular by means of a suction device. Device according to one of the Claims 11 - 16 , characterized in that the removal unit (80) has a longitudinal member (81) which extends along the transport device (90) and a cantilever arm (82) which extends at least in sections over the transport device (90). Device according to Claim 17 characterized in that provided at an end portion of the cantilever arm (82) is a receiving member (83), the receiving member (83) being adapted to receive a packaging material deformed by the at least one folding means (40, 50) on a side wall. Process for processing packaging material, in particular with a device according to one of the Claims 11 - 18 comprising the steps of: folding and / or folding a packaging material, removing the folded packaging material with a removal unit (80), releasing the packaging material from the removal unit (80) to a transport device (90) when a certain distance from a preceding one Transport device (90) transported packaging material is reached.

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